Friday, 27 December 2013

5 ways to stay ahead in 2014

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 As new year approaches, it comes with his challenges and opportunities. Our attitudes and decisions can either make or mar the new year. Here are the 5 steps to stay ahead in the new year.

1. Be grateful

If we learn to show gratitude towards what make us or made us happy, life would be much more easier to live and the 2014 would be an outstanding year. Feeling grateful makes people feel good.
Gratitude is what gets poured into the glass to make it half full. Studies show that gratitude not only can be deliberately cultivated but can increase levels of well-being and happiness among those who  do cultivate it.  In addition, grateful thinking—and especially expression of it to others—is associated with increased levels of energy, optimism, and empathy.

2. Get rid  of  Negativity and Surround yourself with good  People

Choose to associate closely with people who Value You and want to see you succeed. They are there for you because they believe in your character and support who you are. Many worries in our lives come from self-doubt. But the doubt is often triggered from others. It’s human nature to seek acceptance. When the people you associate with do not provide support, it can make us doubt ourselves. Surround yourself with positive, uplifting people. Be kind to all, but choose to associate closely with Caring, Supportive people.

3. Keep Learning and Focus on how you can Grow Stronger

No matter what is taking place in our lives, there is always something to learn and always a reason to smile. We can continuously improve who we are and what we are capable of achieving. Personal Growth is Continuous. The more we experience, the more we grow. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Don’t be afraid to face a challenge. Be Confident in Who You Are. Every challenge can be viewed as an opportunity to become even Stronger.

4.  Take Action and Make a Plan and Change Your Situation

Many of us get so caught up in a problem or challenge, that we don’t focus our energy upon solutions. Worrying can be one of the most toxic roadblocks in our lives. It’s very easy to allow your mind to worry. But aim to train your mind to focus on conquering your problems, instead of letting worry consume you. The number one tool is putting your thoughts on paper. Write down your challenge and possible solutions. Write down everything that comes to mind: What is bothering you, Why it’s bothering you, etc. Brainstorm a list of ideas that can help you overcome this challenge.

5. Take a risk

The Odds are better than you think. Life itself is a risk. Without risk, one cannot make progress in life. 
People in their forties and beyond,  usually regret not taking more risk.Many tell  that if they could do their career over again, they’d have taken more risks, settled less and spoken up more often. In short, they wished they’d been more courageous in the risks they’d taken. The bigger the rist
, the more the result. But while doing this one must take calculated risk and not just any wild adventures.





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